2005 Toyota Matrix XR, FWD, StandardFACTORY OEM SERVICE PROCEDURE

Torque Specifications

TIGHTENING TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS - DRIVE SHAFT / PROPELLER SHAFT / AXLE

Part Tightened N.m kgf.cm ft.lbf
Intermediate shaft sub-assy at Center support bearing assy No. 1      
1st 181 1,850 134
Loosen nut      
2nd 69 700 51
Propeller w/center bearing shaft assy at Differential carrier assy rear 74 749 54
Propeller shaft sub-assy at Intermediate shaft sub-assy 27 275 20
Center support bearing assy No.1 at Body 37 374 27
Front wheel set nut 103 1,050 76
Rear wheel set nut 103 1,050 76
Manual transaxle oil drain plug 39 400 29
Automatic transaxle fluid drain plug 1ZZ-FE (2WD) 18 178 13
1ZZ-FE (4WD)/2ZZ-GE: 49 500 36
Transfer oil drain plug 49 500 36
Bearing lock bolt 1ZZ-FE (4WD): 32 330 24
2ZZ-FE: 64 650 47
Lower ball joint assy front at Suspension arm sub-assy lower No.1 89 908 66
Tie rod end sub-assy at Steering knuckle 49 500 36
Flexible hose and speed sensor front at Shock absorber assy front 29 296 21
Speed sensor front at Steering knuckle 8.0 82 71 in.lbf
Front stabilizer link assy at Shock absorber assy front 74 755 55
Front axle hub nut 216 2,200 159
Disc brake dust cover front at Steering knuckle 8.3 85 73 in.lbf
Lower ball joint assy front at Steering knuckle 103 1,050 76
Front axle assy at Shock absorber assy front 220 2,243 162
Front disc brake caliper assy at Steering knuckle 107 1,089 79
Rear axle hub & bearing assy at Rear axle beam 61 622 45
Rear disc brake caliper assy at Backing plate 47 479 35
Rear axle hub & bearing assy at Rear axle carrier sub-assy 56 571 41
Rear brake tube No. 4 at Flexible hose 15 153 11
Speed sensor rear at Rear axle carrier sub-assy 8.0 82 71 in.lbf
Rear axle shaft nut 216 2,200 159
Rear stabilizer link assy at Rear suspension arm assy No.1 44 450 32
Rear axle carrier sub-assy at Upper control arm assy 74 755 55
Rear axle carrier sub-assy at Rear suspension arm assy No.1 74 755 55
Parking brake cable assy No.3 at Rear brake drum sub-assy 7.8 80 69 in.lbf
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  • • Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
  • • The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
  • • You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
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